Next week's Iowa state boys' basketball tournament will be loaded with college talent.

Unlike recent years, a vast majority of the state's elite prospects will compete for state titles — as well as a good chunk of the rest of the state's Division II and mid-major talent pool. It's a deep group, with blue-chips at the top.

Here's a breakdown of the top 20 prospects and recruits to watch next week at Wells Fargo Arena.

20. Jackson Joens, senior

Cedar Falls Xavier

Joens is a 6-foot-5 shooting guard who shoots nearly 50 percent from the field and 40 percent from long range. He's a productive 3-and-D perimeter player who has the muscle to bang inside. He'll play for D-II Upper Iowa next year.

19. Van Rees, senior

Sioux City East

At 6-6, Rees is undersized to be a Division-I big. But he's so dang talented under the basket, and he'll make a solid D-II contributor. He reopened his recruitment this season after originally committing to Wayne State in Nebraska.

18. Luke Vaske, senior

Norwalk

Vaske recently became the top scorer in Norwalk history. He leads Norwalk with 19.6 points per game and shoots 45.6 percent from 3-point land. He's a 6-1 guard who can run an offense, but shooting is his calling card. There's mutual interest with Northeastern in Boston for a walk-on spot.

17. Noah Hart, junior

Waukee

Hart lead the CIML's Central Conference with 121 assists. He's a crafty, 6-2 point guard with floor-general abilities that could eventually land him at a D-I. He would benefit from a productive summer with the Iowa Barnstormers. NAIAs William Penn and Grand View recently offered.

16. Aidan Vanderloo, junior

Sioux City East

Vanderloo is a low-to-mid-major prospect. At 6-2, he's got fine size for a point guard. He's a quick scorer who can knife inside and finish among the trees. But his shooting skills stand out, boasting a 54 percent clip from the field and 55 percent from 3-point range. Drake is among the D-I programs interested.

15. Dylan Jones, junior

Waukee

Jones is a 6-8, skilled big who can stretch the floor the beyond the 3-point line. Every facet of his game is solid. He's extremely active off the ball and simply makes his team better. Drake and North Dakota are looking at him. He would benefit from a productive summer with the Iowa Barnstormers.

14. Jake Hilmer, junior

North Linn

Yes, he plays in Class 1A. But Hilmer's numbers are ridiculous for any level of basketball. The 5-11 point guard, who also plays for the Iowa Barnstormers, leads the state with 336 assists and 164 steals, plus he's scoring 23.2 points per game. North Dakota, Drake, Miami of Ohio, South Dakota, Northern Iowa and South Dakota State have expressed interest.

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Waukee's Nathan Johnson (25) makes a quick pass around Dowling's Luke Yacinich (15) during a basketball game between the Waukee Warriors and the Dowling Maroons on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 At Waukee High School.(Photo: Merle Laswell/For the Register)

13. Nathan Johnson, senior

Waukee

Johnson is a high-flying, 6-7 wing. Air Force offered two summers ago, but it filled all its 2018 spots. UTEP, Long Beach State, Texas State and Florida Gulf Coast have previously expressed interest. Waukee head coach Justin Ohl expects something to materialize after the season concludes. Any D-II or junior college would be thrilled to land Johnson.

12. Camden Vander Zwaag, senior

Johnston

Vander Zwaag, an Air Force signee, is an ideal shooting guard/wing blend at the mid-major college level. He's a 6-4 lefty who can shoot the lights out. He uses quick bursts, gaping strides and long arms to score inside. That same quickness and length serve him well defending on the perimeter.

North Scott's Corvon Seales poses for a photo in Eldridge on Monday, July 31, 2017.(Photo: David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen)

10. Corvon Seales, senior

North Scott

Seales is a steal for D-II Minnesota State. He's a lanky, 6-3 point guard and a lockdown defender with a quick-release shot that will fall from anywhere. He became a D-II darling last summer, earning full-ride offers from Minnesota State, Sioux Falls, Lewis, Northern Michigan, Wisconsin-Parkside and Missouri Western. D-I IUPUI also offered.

9. Blake Brinkmeyer, senior

West Des Moines Valley

Brinkmeyer, an Indiana State signee, has great size for a Missouri Valley Conference prospect (6-8, 200 pounds). He picked the Sycamores over UNI, North Dakota and Air Force. He's a skilled big with sound footwork and sweet moves inside. He can score in a variety of ways, and his gaping wingspan works wonders on defense.

8. Cole Henry, junior

Oskaloosa

Ever heard of a 6-9 power forward who ranked fourth in Class 3A with 121 assists? Well, that's Henry, a highly intelligent and efficient prospect who's poised for a breakout summer. North Dakota has already offered. He's got plenty more mid-major interest, including from Drake, Belmont, UMKC and rising top-25 program Middle Tennessee.

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Norwalk point guard Bowen Born poses for a photo at Norwalk High School on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.(Photo: Bryon Houlgrave/The Register)

Xavier junior Matthew Mims fires a pass after scrambling to recover the loose ball against Mount Pleasant during the first round of the Iowa High School state basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Tuesday, March 7, 2017.(Photo: Bryon Houlgrave/The Register)

6. Matthew Mims, senior

Cedar Rapids Xavier

Mims committed to South Dakota State in early July last summer over North Dakota. Other D-I programs are going to be upset they missed on him. He's an explosive, 6-foot point guard who's in the discussion as the best pure scorer in the state. His acrobatic finishes border on absurd, and he's as good a crunch-time player as you'll find. SDSU has a steal here.

5. Issa Samake, junior

Grand View Christian

Holy smokes. Samake, who had to sit out the first semester after transferring to 1A's Grand View Christian from Tennessee, just oozes potential. He's a 6-7 forward with a whopping 7-4.5 wingspan. Iowa State and Tulsa have already offered, and Middle Tennessee is interested. Keep an eye on this kid this summer.

4. A.J. Green, senior

Cedar Falls

Green is back in the state tournament after missing it his junior year. The 6-3 point guard is arguably UNI's biggest recruit in its history, and he'll earn immediate playing time in Cedar Falls. He was a consensus top-100 player and a four-star recruit, and he picked UNI over Clemson, Iowa State and Virginia, to name a few. He's got the prettiest jump shot in the state, and his quick step is lethal on the perimeter. Have fun, Panthers fans.

West High's Patrick McCaffery approaches the free throw line during the Trojans' game against Cedar Rapids Kennedy at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018. (Photo: David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen)

2. Xavier Foster, sophomore

Oskaloosa

Iowa and Iowa State fans should flock to the Well to see the blue-chip Foster. This kid is the real deal. He's a skilled, 6-11 forward who, in addition to a strong inside game, boasts a snappy, high-release jump shot. His range is mostly inside to mid-range right now, but it will extend to 3-point land. He's a consensus five-star, top-20 2020 recruit who has offers from Iowa, Iowa State, Texas A&M and Creighton. That list should grow a lot this summer.

Muscatine's Joe Wieskamp works on plays with teammates during practice at Muscatine High School on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. (Photo: David Scrivner/Iowa City Press-Citizen)

1. Joe Wieskamp, senior

Muscatine

He did it: Wieskamp — a Hawkeye signee, the best player in the state, perhaps the best Iowa high school player ever — will play at the state tournament for the first time. He's a Big Ten-ready, do-it-all athlete whose rangy, 6-6 frame projects at shooting guard or small forward. But he's also got the on-ball skills and playmaking ability to help his teammates get theirs. He's a truly elite scorer and rebounder, averaging 33.7 points and 13.5 boards for the Muskies. This guy is going to draw a crowd.

Matthew Bain covers college football and basketball recruiting for the Des Moines Register. He also helps out with Iowa and Iowa State football and basketball coverage for HawkCentral and Cyclone Insider. Contact him at mbain@dmreg.com and follow him on Twitter @MatthewBain_.